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There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about me and my life's journey to a Ph.D. at the College of Information, University of North Texas, Denton, and as a professional journalist. I hope you enjoy my site and take a moment to drop me a line.
About Me
Journalism Experience
Ph.d, College of Information, UNT
Master of Journalism, UNT
I am an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience and currently serve as the managing editor for the Waxahachie Sun in Waxahachie, Texas, a startup publication (print and online) that opened its doors in August 2018.
Visit our website at www.waxahachiesun.com.
Master of Journalism, UNT
Ph.d, College of Information, UNT
Master of Journalism, UNT
I received my Master of Journalism degree from the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas in Denton. In addition to my journalism degree, I have completed more than 18 hours of graduate level coursework in the discipline of anthropology.
My undergraduate work saw my completion of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in cinema at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and an Associate's in General Studies at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.
Ph.d, College of Information, UNT
Ph.d, College of Information, UNT
Ph.d, College of Information, UNT
I received my Ph.D. in interdisciplinary information science from the College of Information, University of North Texas, Denton,
My committee chair was Dr. Barbara Schultz-Jones; I received my degree in May 2023.
My research interests include social network analysis and the information behavior of marginalized populations, in particular their access to information and the barriers they may encounter.
Memberships
Professional development
Ph.d, College of Information, UNT
I am a participating journalist with the RJI and API Trusting News project, which is part of the Road to Pluralism Initiative, 2022-present.
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2020-present.
Association of Health Care Journalists, 2020-present.
Association of Internet Researchers, 2020-present.
Texas Computer Education Association, 2020-present.
Online News Association, 2018-present.
UNT student chapter of the Association for Information Science & Technology, 2016-present.
Teaching
Professional development
Professional development
I have served as a trainer/mentor for freelancers and interns throughout my journalism career and continue to do so at the Waxahachie Sun. Many of my former charges have gone on to careers in a media-related field.
At the Mayborn School of Journalism at UNT, I served in several capacities, including as a graduate assistant, research assistant, and teaching assistant.
Since the fall 2023, I have served as an adjunct professor with the Department of Information Science, College of Information, University of North Texas, Denton.
Professional development
Professional development
Professional development
Each year, I avail myself of professional development opportunities, including those put on by the College of Information, UNT, and the various professional organizations of which I'm a member.
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Jo Ann Livingston
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